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I find that most modules are too long and end up being a chore to finish, both for players and DM. I think some designer equate length with "value" i.e giving the buyer more bang for his buck. Most mods follow a single plot premise from start to finish (find x, save y or defeat z) but often...

I'm currently developing a new campaign that will use races (slightly altered) from Arcana Unearthed: Giant, Litorians, Faen and Mojh. I'm still using 3.5 rules with few AU bits added (a few classes and feats). I decided to exclude the core races because they have so much baggage attached to...

1. Ban all laptops from the gaming table (searching for nude pics of Halle Berry during a battle does not facilitate good gaming). 2. A player's in-game snacks must all fit within a 1 square foot area on the gaming table. 3. Players may not roll damage for a 10th level fireball ONE DIE AT A...

Thanks to all those who spoke up in support of open, and non-confrontational, debate. There are a number of interesting and well-argued posts I'd like to respond but, alas, I don't have the time. Hope to post again soon. Aethelstan

No, I do not "admit I was trolling." Trying to get a discussion going (my purpose) is a lot different than attempting to ignite a flame war (i.e. "bards are for losers!"). If you have read all my posts on this thread, I am at a loss to understand how you could accuse me of trolling Your reply...

DM: "Heed and obey...for I am the word and the word is law!" Players: [trembling] "Yes, Dungeon Master...we heed and obey."

Nightfall, I think you're conflating someone else's post with mine. You respond to several points I myself did not make. More to the point, why are you yelling at me with bold and caps? This mode of discourse is usually reserved for ranting conspiracy theorists. To all posters, I do not...

Maps that will print out clearly and have room to add location numbers, etc. Smallish fortified towns/villages are what I'm looking for. The historical maps are interesting nonetheless.

I'm looking for maps, particularly of cities, towns and fortifications. Does anyone know of good online or paper sources I could tap. Thanks, Aethelstan

This discussion of the D&D xp system has raise some interesting issues about the nature of the game and how people percieve it. I pose this question: Which sentence best describes D&D. (A) a tabletop combat game with role-playing elements. (B) a combat oriented role-playing game. (C) a...

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Frankly, you need to find a way, tactfully or not, to get his guy out of your group asap. He seems beyond reform. If he is making your life as a DM difficult, some of your players must feel the same way. Enlist some allies to change the dynamic from him vs. you to the "group" vs. him. If...

Thanks to some of the recent posters who have been more open to the idea of making D&D's xp system more subjective and performance based. I confess I've been a bit put off by the testiness and/or condescending tone of some of the replies. My original post was designed to provoke thought and...

Numion, you seem to be implying that players who act stupidly and thus end up nearly dying should get more xp than players who act wisely and soundly whip their foes. Is that your view? Also, I'm looking at the experience issue form the player level (i.e. real people) as opposed to their...

After reading some of the replies to my post, I’d like to offer some more comments and clarifications. I have, of course, read the experience section of the 3.5 DMG. Yes, it does allow for xp bonuses for role-playing. However, these rules are only an optional add-on to the core system which...

First off, I like that D&D has levels. My problem is that the current system over values the kill and doesn't allow consideration of how skillfully the players handled the combat. Did they stumble into a trap they could have easily avoided, did the wizards brilliant use of just the right...

The standard D&D XP system works something like this. DM: "OK, last week while exploring the Crypt of Gorm Doomhammer, the party set off three traps, blundered into two ambushes and concocted a boneheaded battle plan that nearly got everyone slaughtered...but you did manage to kill six fiendish...

Despite weeks of trying, I can not get Code Monkey's patch page to open. Even a new PC and OS did not fix the problem. Does any one know of a non-CMP site where I can get these patches? Thanks.